Administrative overview · FIPS 18067
Howard County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
Kokomo-Howard County Plan Commission; City of Kokomo Building Department for city building permits
For a project in or near Howard County, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
765-456-2330
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
Kokomo-Howard County Plan Commission, 224 N. Main Street, Kokomo, IN 46901
Operating hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Review expectation
Ask the agency for its current review estimate
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for Howard County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Kokomo-Howard County Plan Commission; City of Kokomo Building Department for city building permits is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
No verified online portal was located in the reviewed public materials. Contact 765-456-2330 and request the current application route before preparing a final submittal.
How long might review take?
A typical review timeline was not verified. Ask the agency for its current completeness and review estimate.
How are inspections scheduled?
Contact the Kokomo-Howard County Plan Commission at 765-456-2330 for county Improvement Location Permit questions; city building permits and inspections should be coordinated with the City of Kokomo Building Department.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
The county Plan Commission administers Howard County zoning and Improvement Location Permits; the public page directs applicants to the City of Kokomo for city building permits. A current 2026 building-code edition is not identified in the reviewed public materials. The public Plan Commission page does not publish a complete minor or cosmetic exemption list. Project requirements depend on whether the property is in the county planning jurisdiction or a municipality such as Kokomo.